Gregg Berhalter outlines the USMNT’s busy schedule for 2020 as they begin preparation for World Cup qualifying. Borussia Dortmund promoted U.S. teenager Giovanni Reyna to their first team on Wednesday. Dortmund signed the 17-year-old attacking midfielder from New York City FC in July. Since then he’s scored eight goals in 16 games for Dortmund’s Under-19

5:09 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain secured a convincing 4-1 victory at Monaco in a rescheduled game to open an eight-point lead at the top of the Ligue 1 standings on Wednesday. Three days after the sides drew 3-3 at the Parc des Princes, Kylian Mbappe scored twice, Neymar netted a penalty and second-half substitute Pablo

It’s go time as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Man United eye Atletico’s Llorente on loan Sources have told ESPN that Manchester United are closing to signing Sporting Lisbon’s Bruno Fernandes,

Ale Moreno feels competing with Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d’Or is the ultimate fuel for Lionel Messi. Stewart Robson presents his top five players in the world, but questions arise over some glaring omissions. Alejandro Moreno breaks down Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s impact on El Clasico. Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has said his

Liverpool have become the Golden State Warriors, winning every game they play, breaking a new record with each match, pushing so far ahead of the competition that they’re skewing our perception of the other 19 teams in the league. In most other years, Manchester City would be in the midst of a title race, but

Alejandro Moreno says D.C. United need to think about the big picture if they’re going to pursue Luka Modric. D.C. United continued its roster reshuffle Tuesday, acquiring midfielder Edison Flores from Mexico’s Morelia. The Major League Soccer side will pay a $5 million transfer fee for Flores, according to multiple reports. The 25-year old from

Africa’s players were at the centre of a pulsating Crystal Palace-Arsenal clash in the English Premier League on Saturday, as fans witnessed the best and the worst of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and Jordan Ayew rescued a point for the hosts. The Gunners have shown some improvement since Mikel Arteta took the reins at the Emirates Stadium,

Steve Nicol says Liverpool’s attack needs to pick up even as the Reds continue to dominate the Premier League. Liverpool stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to 16 points after a 1-0 win over Spurs on Saturday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Roberto Firmino was the match winner in what was

Ernesto Valverde’s tenure as Barcelona coach is over after he was sacked by the club Monday and replaced by former Real Betis manager Quique Setien in the Camp Nou dugout, the team announced. Setien was handed a contract that runs through the 2022 season. Barca were keen to offer him the role until the end

It’s go time, as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Chelsea looking for a slam Dunk Could Brighton’s Lewis Dunk be about to become the second most expensive English centre-back behind Harry

Sid Lowe says Quique Setien will be embraced by Barcelona purists because of his style of play. Sid Lowe details what led to Ernesto Valverde’s downfall at Barcelona. Steve Nicol doesn’t understand why Ernesto Valverde was sacked with Barcelona atop the La Liga table. BARCELONA — Quique Setien has said he is struggling to comprehend

Jurgen Klopp feels RB Leipzig are serious Bundesliga contenders, but feels Bayern won’t go down without a fight. LEIPZIG, Germany — RB Leipzig was almost done dispensing with TSG Hoffenheim one chilly evening in December when a few of its better-dressed supporters retreated to the VIP lounge atop Red Bull Arena. Drinks in hand, they

With the January transfer window open, several top players are being linked with moves this month or for next summer. We’re profiling some of the best, including a breakdown of the player’s strengths and weaknesses, the latest reporting on his transfer status and a round-up of interested teams, with the likelihood of a move and

After Ronaldo was spotted wearing an iPod Shuffle, Anthony Richardson takes a look at some iconic retro items. Liverpool, Gareth Bale and Brendan Rodgers’ head all feature in the Exploding Heads’ resolutions for 2020. The world’s biggest clubs need more than just on-pitch success to make the big bucks, and that means putting their star

Ian Darke weighs in on how Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s three-match ban will affect Arsenal. Craig Burley is convinced the Premier League’s VAR would be quicker if referees used the pitchside monitors. Steve Nicol still doesn’t see Arsenal as a team that’s good enough to break back into the top four. Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has

Pepe Reina returns to the Premier League seven years after he left England. Former Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina has joined Aston Villa on a short-term deal from AC Milan. The 37-year-old, who has also played for Barcelona, Villarreal, Bayern Munich and Napoli and was part of the Spain squad that won the World Cup in

Two extra-time goals help end Central Coast Mariners drought against Melbourne Victory in a 3-2 win. Sunday’s dramatic win over Melbourne Victory could be Sam Silvera’s last A-League appearance for Central Coast with the youngster trialling at MLS club LAFC. The 19-year-old Silvera came off the bench late in the Mariners’ action-packed 3-2 win over

Missed any of the action around Europe this weekend? Have no fear: Gab Marcotti is here to catch you up with all the talking points in the latest Monday Musings. Jump to: Real win Supercopa | Spurs fall flat vs. Liverpool | Juve hang on vs. Roma | Putting Aguero’s goals in context | Mata

When he left Barcelona’s training ground for the last time as the club’s manager before his dismissal on Monday, Ernesto Valverde noticeably wore a big, happy smile, and he raised a hand to wave somewhat ironically at the gathered media scrum. Why the smile? Well, perhaps because Valverde is a tough, pragmatic man. Firstly, there